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“Black Bear Activity Increases in Maryland as they Prepare For Hibernation”
September 28, 2026 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland statewide
“A yearling bear was spotted in a tree in Colorado Springs”
September 25, 2026 | Fox 21
Colorado Springs, CO
“Live BearWise® and reduce conflicts with bears this fall”
September 27, 2026 | Highlands News-Sun
Florida statewide
“Bear charges fishermen at Sandy River Park, police close park for safety”
September 24, 2026 | KATU 2 ABC
Oregon statewide
“Bear encounters are rising across the United States. Here’s why.”
September 22, 2026 | The Washington Post
Nationwide
September 22, 2026 | The Outdoor Wire
Florida statewide
Not all black bears are black. The American black bear is a species (Ursus americanus); common colors include black, brown and cinnamon. Learn how to tell the difference between black bears and grizzlies.
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Meet the American Black Bear
BearWise Brief:
Meet the American Black Bear
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